Sharon Jacobs

Sharon Jacobs teaches and writes in the areas of energy law, environmental law, and administrative law. Her work has been published in the Harvard Law Review, Yale Law Journal, Columbia Law Review, Iowa Law Review, William & Mary Law Review, Administrative Law Review, and the Ecology Law Quarterly. 

Before joining Berkeley Law, Professor Jacobs was an Associate Professor of Law and the John H. Schultz Energy and Natural Resources Law Fellow at the University of Colorado. She was also a Climenko Fellow and Lecturer on Law at Harvard Law School. Professor Jacobs began her legal career with the law firm of Covington & Burling LLP in Washington, D.C. where she practiced as a member of the energy and environmental regulatory groups. Prior to attending law school, Professor Jacobs was a professional cellist. She holds a master’s degree from the Juilliard School and a bachelor’s degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music. 

At Berkeley, Professor Jacobs teaches Energy Law and Policy, Administrative Law, and related courses. 

Education

J.D., Harvard Law School (2009)
M.M., The Juilliard School (2004)
B.M., The Cleveland Institute of Music (2002)

Sharon Jacobs is teaching the following courses in Spring 2026:

• 223 sec. 001 - Administrative Law
• 270.61 sec. 001 - Advanced Energy Law and Policy Seminar

Courses During Other Semesters

Semester	Course Num	Course Title	Teaching Evaluations
Fall 2025	270.6 sec. 001	Energy Law and Policy	View Teaching Evaluation
Spring 2025	223 sec. 001	Administrative Law	View Teaching Evaluation
	271.51 sec. 001	Environmental Law Writing Seminar II	View Teaching Evaluation
	274.7 sec. 001	Environmental Law Colloquium	View Teaching Evaluation